(RD) Registered Dietitian - Inpatient

#139703 (RD) Registered Dietitian - Inpatient Filing Deadline: Thu 5/28/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. Payroll Title: DIETITIAN 2 Department: Clinical Nutrition Hiring Pay Scale: $89,173.75 - $117,699.29 / Yea Worksite: La Jolla Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: HX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday DESCRIPTION This is a patient facing position required by regulatory. Position will provide coverage for neurocritical care (ICU and step-down unit) and medical/surgical units. RD will attend rounds, work with interdisciplinary team, provide nutrition support (enteral and parenteral) recommendations, provide diet education to patients and staff, and collaborate with outpatient team to facilitate timely discharge and transition of care to outpatient services. RD will supervise activities of diet technicians working inpatient. Develops, implements and records in EHR the nutrition care plan for all assigned patients. Fosters continuity of care among all phases across the continuum of care. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Manages the delivery of nutrition care in assigned units. Actively participates in medical rounds. Participates in department's special projects, performance improvement activities, and research. Provides nutrition lectures and in-services to nutrition and medical staff as assigned. Collaborates with Diet Techs and mentors dietetic interns/students. Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to assigned units. Assists with foodservice projects to improve patient satisfaction. Maintains professional growth and development through advanced certification(s), and professional affiliations, and organizational committees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Dietitians must possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics and have completed an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics internship. Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California. Two (2) years' experience with comparable acuity level. In-depth knowledge associated with providing evaluation, assessment, and nutritional therapy services within specialty area(s). Knowledge and skills to recommend improvements to nutritional services and consult on quality improvement. Excellent skills in working effectively on a team and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). Experience working in an inpatient setting. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. This information is being provided under the Pay Transparency Act. Annual Full Pay Range: $89,174 - $117,699 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $42.71 - $56.37. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr